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USA and Canada Grand Rail Experience

24-day rail journey across USA and Canada on Amtrak and VIA Rail

Illustration of USA and Canada Grand Rail Experience

Railbookers' USA and Canada Grand Rail Experience is a 24-day independent rail package that links three major North American train routes into one continuous journey. You begin in Los Angeles and travel eastbound on Amtrak through New Orleans to New York City, then fly or take an onward connection to Toronto. From there, you board VIA Rail's the Canadian, a legendary transcontinental train that carries you west through the Rocky Mountains to Vancouver. The package includes all train fares and hotels; you explore each city on your own schedule. This trip suits independent travellers who want the romance and convenience of train travel without a guide, and who are comfortable managing connections and hotel check-ins across six major cities in two countries. The journey combines urban exploration with the scenic drama of crossing the North American continent by rail.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the stops, hotel locations, and rail legs with Railbookers before booking.
  • Accommodation standards and meal inclusions are not detailed in the available information; ask the operator which hotels and what meals are covered at each stop.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, Railbookers includes train travel on Amtrak and VIA Rail, plus hotels, in the package price from USD 5,699.
Which trains are used on this trip?
Amtrak routes connect Los Angeles, New Orleans, and New York City. VIA Rail's the Canadian operates from Toronto to Vancouver.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
This is an independent rail package; there is no tour guide, and you make your own way between the train and hotels at each destination.
How long is the trip?
The package runs 24 days and 23 nights, visiting Los Angeles, New Orleans, Washington DC, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver.
What cities are included?
The itinerary covers Los Angeles, New Orleans, Washington DC, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver, plus the journey through the Rocky Mountains on the Canadian.

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